Category Archives: Military

USNA Summer Stem

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER STEM

Are you thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program!

The Summer STEM program involves a vibrant week of problem-solving, exploratory learning, critical thinking, and team building for rising 9th-11th graders interested in a future in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Use the link below to learn more about the program and apply by no later than March 31, 2022!

APPLY HERE

Academy Night for the 11th District of PA

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Students who may be interested in the military, ROTC, and nominations and appointments to our United States Service Academies (West Point, Annapolis, USAFA, USMMA, and the US Coast Guard Academy) will be able to learn what it takes to achieve their goal later this month.

 On Friday, February 25th, at Penn Manor High School, there will once again be an in-person Academy Night for the 11th District of Pennsylvania.  United States Service Academy Liaison officers, ROTC representatives and DODMERB personnel will be present to brief on their programs.  Information provided will include answers to the following:

·       The difference between attending an academy/ROTC and military recruiters
·       The value of attending a summer program at an Academy
·       Describing the ‘ideal’ candidate
·       Determining the difference between a nomination and an appointment

 Especially now, with the changes to SAT/ACT standards, extracurricular push, and hybrid learning, it is important for those students/parents/educators to understand the process and the rigors of the application/admission.

PA11 Smucker Academy Night 2022

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Virtual Q&A

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Are you interested in attending a service academy? This information session is for those interested in the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies. The admissions process and academic requirements are unique for service academies and this session is open to all high school students and college counselors.

Date: Sept. 28, 2021

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Who: All interested students and school counselors

What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding Midshipmen. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s really like to attend USMMA.

To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcOytqDksH9TFhXtxZ-QVZeNUK0TiEI4R

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Federal Service Academies are not for everyone but we encourage those students looking to serve their country and accept a demanding academic schedule to apply. Like all federal service academies, there is no application fee for USMMA.

Our rigorous four-year academic program is highlighted by the Academy’s Sea Year experience. Through this unique program, every student gains real-world leadership experience working aboard commercial ships sailing to ports around the world during three academic terms. Our students pursue a degree in one of five majors offered through two Academic Departments: Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. Students receive full tuition, room and board, and books at no cost.

Graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a commission in the United States Armed Forces. Our graduates have an option to work as ship’s officers in the United States maritime industry or serve as commissioned officers on active duty in any branch of service.

More information about the Academy can be found here.

United States Air Force Zoom

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Attention Seniors and Parents!  On Thursday, January 28th, the United States Air Force is offering a video conference via ZOOM for high school seniors and parents. The focus of the conference is to inform soon to be graduates and their parents on what Air Force/Space Force enlistment opportunities exist, and the steps one must take to start an Air Force career. There will also be plenty of time for questions toward the end. Those who are interested can simply email daniel.lambert.13@us.af.mil to register for the conference and he will provide the ZOOM link.

BUS TRIP to Naval Academy in Annaplois, MD

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As a service project, the United States Naval Academy Parents’ Club of Central PA is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday March 20, 2019.  The purpose of this trip is to give interested students and their parents an opportunity to see the Academy first hand, learn about the application/appointment process, and meet with local area high school graduates who are presently midshipmen at the Academy.  The cost of $90.00 per person includes transportation to and from the Academy, a presentation by a USNA Admissions Officer, a question and answer session with midshipmen, parents, and guests, lunch in Dahlgren Hall, a guided tour of the Academy yard and buildings to include classrooms and typical living areas, and a stop at the gift shop.  The bus will be boarded in Harrisburg and York.  Reservations are limited and must be confirmed with payment.  It is advisable to make reservations early.  Seating on the bus will be on first come, first served basis.  Please make checks payable to the “USNA Parents’ Club of Central PA”  To confirm your reservation, send your payment to:  Joe Innerst, 377 Benyou Lane, New Cumberland, PA 17070.  Please include you phone number and email address.

Call Joe Innerst at 717-938-4010 or email joseph.innerst@dallastown.net